Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, famous worldwide as the founder of transcendental meditation, was famous in Russia.
Russians met with the great guru at a somewhat unconventional international project: six Russian architects were invited to Maharishi's Dutch residence to work on a project for creating a Vedic park and centre of transcendental meditation (observing all Sthapatya Veda principles of course) on the banks of the Niagara falls in Canada.
6. Sathya Sai Baba
Sathya Sai Baba ashram was popular with Russian tourists. In his message of condolences following Sai Baba's death A. Kadakin, the Russian ambassador to India, said: "Sri Sai Baba and his selfless service have become an integral part of India's identity. His ideas have resonated in the hearts and minds of thousands of Russians, who will forever remember his spiritual guidance, wisdom and infinite devotion to his country and the world at large."
Sai Baba centres and groups of his followers are in nearly all Russian cities.
7. Raj Kapoor
One of the most popular personalities in Russia, Raj Kapoor was an icon in Soviet Union. His films like ‘Awara' and ‘Shree 420' are popular in Russia.Even to this today, Russians hum the tunes of Main Awara Hoon.
Raj Kapoor became a symbol of optimism for the Soviet people.
His films were screened in Russia and they were based on the happenings in society at that time (during World War II).
